Director Compensation

Director of Compensation

The Director of Compensation will lead the strategic design, development, and execution of compensation programs across a dynamic, multi-state and international hospitality organization. This role ensures that compensation practices are competitive, equitable, compliant, and aligned with business strategies that span hourly, tipped, and incentive-based roles. The ideal candidate brings a deep understanding of compensation frameworks within fast-paced, customer-facing industries and has the expertise to support a diverse workforce through data-driven insights and scalable solutions.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and lead a comprehensive global compensation strategy that supports talent attraction, retention, and performance across venues, corporate functions, and international markets.
• Design, implement, and oversee compensation structuresincluding hourly base pay, tipped wages, variable pay programs, venue-level and corporate bonus plans, and sales incentive programstailored to the unique needs of a hospitality-driven workforce.
• Ensure compliance with U.S. federal, state, and local laws (e.g., FLSA, pay equity, tipped wage regulations) and applicable global pay-related regulations.
• Lead the design and administration of executive compensation programs, including equity and long-term incentives, in partnership with senior leadership and the Board (as applicable).
• Conduct in-depth market benchmarking and analysis to guide compensation decisions and ensure competitiveness across a range of geographies and role types.
• Manage compensation survey participation and maintain strong relationships with survey vendors to inform pay structure decisions.
• Oversee enterprise-wide compensation planning processes including merit increases, promotional adjustments, and bonus cycle management.
• Establish and maintain global job architecture, pay structures, and job leveling frameworks to drive internal equity and career pathing clarity.
• Partner closely with Finance, Talent Acquisition, and HR Business Partners to align compensation with workforce planning and budgetary goals.
• Serve as a strategic advisor to business leaders and HR teams on pay decisions, role evaluations, and market competitiveness.
• Lead the Compensation team, including setting priorities, coaching, and building future talent capabilities.
• Present key findings, insights, and recommendations to executive leadership to inform total rewards strategies.
• Develop and track KPIs to evaluate program effectiveness and support continuous improvement efforts.
• Champion a pay-for-performance culture while upholding principles of fairness, transparency, and compliance across all employee populations.
• Leverage Workday as the core compensation management system, including configuration, reporting, and administration of compensation cycles. Partner with internal teams and external consultants to optimize Workday Compensation functionality and integrations.

Qualifications & Skills

Education & Experience

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